Hurley aims to replace lead water service lines

By TOM LAVENTURE

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HURLEY — The Hurley City Council on May 11 directed Gary Laguna, city water manager, to see if the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources would have its lead service line replacement project grant agreement ready in time for a May 19 special meeting.

The earlier the documents are signed the sooner the project can begin and helps to ensure the planned 40 water line replacements can occur this construction season, according to city officials.

The council also approved a recommendation from the public works committee to abandon city wells on Hurle...